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Minnesota will kick off 2026 with an expansion of workers' rights, guaranteeing up to 20 weeks of paid family and medical leave, and requiring meal and rest breaks for longer shifts.
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Minnesota’s New Year will bring with it sweeping new laws for workers, hunters and families

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Minnesota winters. So far so good in the snow and cold department this year, though what transpires over the next few months remains to be seen. In this month's A Closer Look, WCCO's Laura Oakes delves into how our winters have evolved over the past several decades and what that means for our economy, environment, wildlife, and plain old fun in the snow.
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A Closer Look: How Minnesota winters have evolved - and changed - sometimes hurting the economy and environment

It’s not your grandparents' weather anymore: “We know the climate has changed”
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A weekend camping trip in northern Arizona has ended in tragedy after a woman fell more than 120 feet to her death from a cliff, roughly the height of a 12-story building.
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Camping trip turns tragic as woman dies in fall while searching for restroom area

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Today is Great American Outdoors Day! Celebrate with free entry to any national park

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Foxtails and other dog dangers in the summertime: plants to watch out for and when to call the vet

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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says more than 221,000 fishing licenses have been sold already ahead of next week's fishing opener - with that number growing by one more Thursday thanks to Governor Tim Walz.
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Minnesota has already sold over 220,000 fishing licenses - including one to Governor Tim Walz

The annual Governor's Fishing Opener will take place next weekend at Crosslake for the first time
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Here's something we haven't heard in awhile - the Mille Lacs Lake walleye population is in good shape.
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Good news for walleye anglers on Mille Lacs Lake after DNR loosens regulations for the entire season

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It's almost that time of the year again - time to get fish houses off the ice all across Minnesota.
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Ice fishing season can still deliver but the DNR deadline for removing shelters is coming up quickly

WCCO Outdoors host Rob Drieslein says its still prime time to get in some last-minute fishing
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No Ice: Warm and even rainy weather has made it tough on those looking for outdoor winter activity

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North Hennepin Community College, Students, Nature
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Outdoor immersion curriculum at North Hennepin brings students of color to nature

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Outdoor School for All provides resources for students to study nature

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"Were about two weeks behind": Fishing guide Steve Carney says the walleye and crappie bites are slow so far

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Buzz Off: We are set up for a big year for mosquitos in Minnesota

Metropolitan Mosquito Control District says you'll see more mosquitoes this year, just a bit later than usual
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A Life Well Lived: Family and friends to remember Bud Grant at memorial service Saturday

A public memorial is tentatively being planned for May at U.S. Bank Stadium
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PBS/TPT spotlights Minnesota’s outdoor adventures on “Outside Chance” web series

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PHOTO: Hunter bags incredibly rare 16-point 'antlered doe'

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Drone captures footage of what outdoorsman believes is Loch Ness monster [VIDEO]

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